A Story of Second Chances: The Duke's Daughter and a Father's Hidden Love
There is some very big news for fans of emotional fantasy stories. Volume 1 of Kashii Aoi's original work, which is based on the story by Ammond, has officially been released by Square Enix today, April 7th. The full title of this intriguing series is "The daughter of a duke who was killed by her beloved fiancée, returns to death and realizes the doting love of the Duke of Light (her father) ~This time, she will live and be happy!~". It is quite a long name, but it perfectly sets the stage for the drama that follows.
The Tragic Past and a Miraculous Return
The story focuses on Beatrice, who is the daughter of a powerful duke. In her first life, she faced a very heartbreaking end when her own fiancé, whom she loved deeply, dismissed her coldly. He literally told her, "I never loved you," right before she met her death. However, when she opens her eyes again, she finds that she has somehow returned to her childhood days. This second chance feels more like a burden at first, because Beatrice remembers losing her mother during childbirth and being treated like an "abhorred child" throughout her early years.
She was fully expecting to suffer through those lonely days again, but then a mysterious magician named Luka appears before her. Luka has the unique power to rewind time, and he reveals a shocking truth that changes everything for Beatrice. He explains that in the timeline where she died, her father—who is a famous hero across the entire country—actually went mad with grief. Out of pure hatred and sadness over his daughter's death, he decided to destroy the whole world. Understanding why this reincarnated duke’s daughter deserves her happy ending becomes much clearer when you see the depth of this hidden familial bond.
Choosing a Path to Happiness
Beatrice is completely confused by this revelation. She always believed her father was a cruel and cold man who hated her existence. To think that he loved her enough to end the world was something she never even imagined. Even though she is feeling very unsure, she decides to take a different path this time. She chooses to live a life where she can actually be loved, not just for herself, but to save the world from her father's eventual wrath. It is a journey of self-discovery where she learns that the Duke of Light might not be the man she thought he was.
Key highlights of this release include:
- Original Story: A compelling narrative written by Amondo (also known as Ammond).
- Manga Adaptation: Beautifully illustrated by Kashii Aoi and currently serialized on the UP\! platform.
- Special Bonuses: To celebrate the book launch, Animate is giving away special visual boards to buyers.
- Digital Edition: Those who prefer the electronic version will also receive exclusive illustration data.
It is truly heart-warming to see a character who was once so neglected finally finding a way to connect with her family. For those who enjoy stories about redemption and fixing broken relationships, why this reincarnated duke’s daughter deserves her happy ending is a theme that resonates deeply throughout the chapters. With the first volume now out, it is the perfect time to start following Beatrice's new life and see how she transforms her destiny.
